Is my video card/chip about to die?
The issue I am experiencing with my 17" MBP early 2011 occurs when I launch certain programs. When I launch Adobe Reader and other programs listed below, where the screen was white most white pixels change to pink. In the black areas it appears to be raining at approximately a 45degree angle from right to left, rain is green. This just started a few weeks ago. The same occurs with iPhoto, iDVD, iMovie, and Camera Live. No MS apps, including Powerpoint, cause the pink to appear. When I quit the program the screen returns to normal color. I am running OS 10.12.4 (16E195).
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Thanks for the response. My concern is the condition will continue to expand and will eventually affect other software I use all the time. A few years ago I installed a 1TB SSD and new RAM and it performs very well for what I use it for. Do you believe the MBP is worth investing in the cost of a new board or after six years should I move on to a new computer? Thanks in advance for your recommendation.
由 HammerMan 完成的
I definitely had the very same problem. Heating the chip (AMD) with a heat gun just solved the problem (just did it : May 1st, 2017) . Easy to find a procedure on Youtube.
The best one (the one I followed) is :
http://makestuffdostuff.blogspot.ca/2011...
Be careful. I am no tech and I succeeded. It's worth trying since there isn't much to lose. You could even add 1 or 2 minutes without worrying. And Thank God, it worked. For how long, I don't know. But If I win a year, it's worth it. If not, I'll just do it again, but It's worth it. Be confident. Trust yourself and be very careful. It is a lot of self satisfaction. Not so difficult if you take your time. good Luck !
由 Marie-France Laferrière 完成的